Lead Data Scientist

3 days ago

Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Tate Recruitment Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

Lead Data Scientist - Financial Services


• Based in Nottingham (4 days onsite)


• Pay up to £75,000


• Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is a fast-growing financial services organisation looking for a Lead Data Scientist to drive innovation across the customer lifecycle. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where you'll develop predictive models, deploy autonomous decisioning frameworks, and deliver actionable insights across fraud, marketing, credit risk, and customer management.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and have the opportunity to shape the future of data science within a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the development and deployment of predictive models to improve customer outcomes.
  • Lead autonomous decisioning initiatives, including model implementation and policy setting.
  • Design and execute test-and-learn strategies to inform business decisions.
  • Deliver insights through structured analysis and clear communication.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement using data.

Key Skills and Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience delivering end-to-end data science solutions in a commercial setting.
  • Proven ability to lead projects independently and drive results.
  • Strong expertise in machine learning, predictive modelling, and AI.
  • Proficient in Python, R, SQL; experience with Power BI or similar tools.
  • Exposure to Gen AI tools or techniques is a strong plus.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Degree (2:1 or above) in a numerical discipline.
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a small team.

Don't miss this opportunity to take a leading role in shaping data science strategy within a dynamic financial services organisation. Apply now with your most up-to-date CV

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